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Peter Jay Visser

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Avvo Rating8.1
  • Lynden, WA
  • Licensed for 55 years
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About Peter

 

My practice emphasizes probate and estate planning issues.  I have handled dozens of probates and drafted hundreds of wills during my career.  I understand the issues and the potential problems which may occur when an estate plan is put into operation.  I have handled probates involving as little as $2,000.00, and as much as $5,000,000.00.  I have also served as  an executor in some probates, so I know from the inside the work an executor must perform to complete a probate. 

 

I have been practicing with Zender Thurston since 1974.  Prior to 1974, I worked as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Washington, worked for a year as an associate with LeCocq, Simonarson & Durnan, and had my own private practice. 

 

I now work at the law office parts of 4 days per week.  My spare time is spent with my wife, children, grandchildren, and bees.

 

 

 

Practice areas

  1. Estate planning: 60%

    56 years, 2,500 cases

  2. Probate: 25%

    56 years, 250 cases

  3. Real estate: 15%

    56 years, 500 cases

Languages spoken

English

Contact

Zender Thurston, P.S. Attorneys at Law

P.O.Box 631
1610 Grover Street
Lynden, WA, 98264-0631

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      WAActive196606/28/2022
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers195
      Legal guides0
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate Granted
      Leadership AwardWhatcom County Volunteer Lawyer Program1995
      work experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      City AttorneyCity of Lynden1975 - 2001
      AttorneyBirch Bay water & Sewer District1974 - 1999
      associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Washington State Bar AssociationMemberN/A
      Whatcom County Bar AssociationPast PresidentN/A
      Whatcom County Volunteer Lawyer ProgramBoard Chairman1993 - 1995
      Whatcom County Volunteer Lawyer ProgramBoard Member1987 - 1995
      education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      University of Washington School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1966
      University of WashingtonBA - Bachelor of Arts1963
      speaking engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Annual Estate Planning SeminarEstate Planning2011
      Annual Estate Planning SeminarEstate Planning2010
      Annual Estate Planning SeminarEstate Planning2009
      Annual Estate Planning SeminarEstate Planning2008
      Whatcom County Bar Ass'n CLEEthics of Probate and Estate Planning Law2004
      legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      USDA vs. DeJong Packing Company2-1 split decision in US 9th Circuit-lost

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      Lawyer Hovanes Margarian

      Hovanes Margarian, Unknown Attorney on Nov 9, 2014
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Sean Cleary

      Sean Cleary, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 10, 2014
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      I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community.

      Lawyer Hovanes Margarian

      Hovanes Margarian, Unknown Attorney on Nov 9, 2014
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      Lawyer Sean Cleary

      Sean Cleary, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 10, 2014
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      I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community.

      Lawyer Golnar Sargeant

      Golnar Sargeant, Unknown Attorney on Sep 19, 2013
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      I always look forward to reading Mr. Visser's sage advice on AVVO. He is a top notch attorney with an impeccable reputation.

      Lawyer Justin Eric Elder

      Justin Elder, Unknown Attorney on Mar 13, 2013
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      I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Visser is a very knowledgeable and experienced attorney.

      Lawyer Howard Robert Roitman

      Howard Roitman, Probate Attorney on Oct 28, 2012
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer James P. Frederick

      James Frederick, Probate Attorney on Oct 25, 2012
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      I endorse this lawyer. Because Attorney Visser and I practice in some of the same areas of law, I have had a chance to review many of his answers. I find that he is always right on the law, and is able to provide both practical and helpful advice. He is an attorney I want to be like when I grow up! He is an outstanding resource for the Avvo community and I am happy to recommend him and his services. James Frederick

      Lawyer Mary J Quin

      Mary Quin, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 15, 2012
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      I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Visser is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and true credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend his legal services.

      Lawyer Christian K. Lassen II

      Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Feb 7, 2012
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      Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

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